---
title: ParagraphFormat.FirstLineIndent Property (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm156434540
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- vbawd10.chm156434540
ms.prod: word
api_name:
- Word.ParagraphFormat.FirstLineIndent
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ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# ParagraphFormat.FirstLineIndent Property (Word)

Returns or sets the value (in points) for a first line or hanging indent. Use a positive value to set a first-line indent, and use a negative value to set a hanging indent. Read/write  **Single** .


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **FirstLineIndent**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **[ParagraphFormat](paragraphformat-object-word.md)** object.


## Example

This example sets a first-line indent of 1 inch for the first paragraph in the active document.


```vb
ActiveDocument.Paragraphs(1).FirstLineIndent = _ 
 InchesToPoints(1)
```

This example sets a hanging indent of 0.5 inch for the second paragraph in the active document. The InchesToPoints method is used to convert inches to points.




```vb
ActiveDocument.Paragraphs(2).FirstLineIndent = _ 
 InchesToPoints(-0.5)
```


## See also


#### Concepts


[ParagraphFormat Object](paragraphformat-object-word.md)

